Course summary
Our Fine Art master’s degree provides you with a supportive, critical environment, where you'll be able to develop key professional skills. You'll progress your independent practice, while building your theoretical awareness and understanding of fine art. You'll learn from experienced tutors who are also practicing artists, curators, and researchers. You'll also get to work with our experienced team of technical specialists. Our dedicated studio is open 24-hours a day during semester time. You'll share this facility with fellow students and a supportive community of artists. And through our established connections, you'll have the opportunity to go on professional placement at contemporary galleries and arts institutions. This course will aid your progress to your chosen career in the arts. It can also help you move on to further study at PhD level.
Modules
Compulsory modules Professional Experience (30 credits) Fine Art Practice I: Outcomes of Research in Practice (40 credits) Fine Art Theory I: Topics in Contemporary Fine Art Culture (20 credits) Fine Art Theory II: Extended Critical Essay (30 credits) Fine Art Practice II: Major Project (60 credits)
Assessment method
In the practice based modules, you will be assessed on:
- conception
- research
- development production
- and public dissemination of your work.
How to apply
International applicants
If your first language is not English, or if you have not studied a higher education degree in English, then an English language level of IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component is required There is a fair amount of discussion on the programme - both in the feedback sessions and in the weekly seminar-meetings. It is therefore very important to be able to understand and speak English well enough to participate in a group conversation. Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
Entry requirements
The general entry requirements are: - a good honours degree, ie an upper second or first, in any subject - an internationally recognised qualification equivalent to a good British honours degree. Applicants without a first degree, but with extensive experience in the arts or other disciplines relevant to our programmes may also be considered. Please contact the Admissions Office to discuss this. Applicants will be asked to provide an online portfolio for consideration before we make any offer (see guidance below in selection process).
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component
If English is not your first language then, please see here for our requirements and accepted alternative English language qualifications
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £17350 | Year 1 |
| England | £8600 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8600 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8600 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8600 | Year 1 |
| International | £17350 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP